This Mining Life: Mount Isa, QLD

Thanks to massive revenue, sustained annual growth and a 250,000-strong workforce, the mining industry is a vital part of Australia's economy.

The problem with Australia's skill development efforts - and is your own narrow mindedness helping or hindering things?

Mirror Mirror on the wall...

Ride the boom and set yourself up for financial success - Part 1

Things are reasonably rosy in the mining and resources industry compared to other parts of the Australian economy. In fact in the West, they proudly point out to the countrymen on the East 'we're carrying the country on our shoulders'!

This Mining Life: Emerald, QLD

With revenue of more than $200 billion dollars in 2011/12, a workforce of around 250,000 people and annual growth of 8% over the last five years, the mining industry is a huge, vital and a diverse part of the Australian economy.

Build a great mining business (or a single department) and look brilliant along the way!

Impress your date with a Menu De Degustation

One of the great advantages of a FIFO lifestyle is ample opportunity to wine and dine in your time off. But don't get stuck in the habit of taking your wife, husband, girlfriend or boyfriend to a familiar haunt - change it a bit and try something new.

FIFO family divide: How you can fit into family life at home on your rostered time off

All FIFO workers face unique challenges in maintaining their relationships from a distance. For those of you who are also parents, the pressures of a FIFO roster can often feel overwhelming.

What are Open Cut Operators earning?

The salary survey data below has been taken from miningsalaries.com.au where you can compare your salary with others in the same skill group as you.

iFifo: An iPhone and Android app to help manage your FIFO Roster

How much is your time worth?

9 steps you can take to improve your sleeping habits

Most of us call it our body clock, though it does have a fancy scientific type name of Circadian rhythms.

Impress your friends with these iPhone tricks

Anecdotal evidence suggests that workers in the mining industry are fast adopters of technology.